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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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